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FDNY 9/11 fatalities continue, while compensation fund is going broke

April 9, 2019

Three retired New York City Fire Department (FDNY) with 9/11 illnesses died within 48 hours this week, a stark reminder that the death toll from the terrorist attacks continues to climb, going far beyond the 343 members of the FDNY who were killed that day. News sources say the latest victims are retired FDNY Lt. Timothy O’Neill, firefighter Kevin Lennon Fire Marshal Michael Andreachi.

Workplace robotics fuel both safety fear and optimism

April 8, 2019

The construction workers who participated in a recent poll on behalf of Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) have some very complicated attitudes towards automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace. Some 31 percent said they fear that their jobs were at risk from automation, but far more – 46 percent – worry that their safety is at risk from their non-human co-workers.

27 violations found at Remington Arms manufacturing facility

April 8, 2019

OSHA has cited Remington Arms Company LLC – based in Madison, North Carolina – for 27 violations of workplace safety and health standards after an employee's fingertip was amputated while working on a broaching machine at its Ilion, New York, manufacturing plant. The arms manufacturer faces $210,132 in penalties.

Celebrate Workers’ Memorial Day every day

Take a strong stand, fight, and let’s celebrate life, not death and injury.

Ron Hayes

April 8, 2019

Workers' Memorial Day, International Workers 'Memorial Day or International Commemoration Day (ICD) for Dead and Injured or Day of Mourning takes place annually around the world on April 28, an international day of remembrance and action for workers killed, disabled, injured or made unwell by their work.

Smartly dressed with ELOKON’s safety vest

Multi-layered technology protects material handling workers

April 8, 2019

ELOKON, a global leader in industrial safety technology, introduced its latest worker safety innovation in Chicago at the ProMat material handling show. It’s a Smart Safety Vest, packed with technology, for pedestrians who work around lift trucks. The Smart Safety Vest works with ELOKON’s ELOshield proximity detection system, which uses UWB wireless technology to prevent vehicle-pedestrian (and vehicle-vehicle) collisions.

Use ISO 45001 to improve safety & process efficiency

Here’s how one company went about becoming certified, and realizing the standard’s many benefits.

Holly Callender

April 8, 2019

Released as the new safety and health standard in early 2018, ISO 45001 has a range of EHS benefits. But how do companies become ISO 45001 certified? Introduced in March 2018, ISO 45001 replaced OHSAS 18001 to become the new international ISO standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

Welding robots are on the rise

What’s your strategy? Evaluate risks and select the right safeguarding systems

Carrie Halle

April 8, 2019

Robotic welding provides manufacturers with several competitive advantages. Most importantly, it makes them more productive while generating more consistent, higher quality welds and reducing waste. Robots also empower manufacturers to address the current shortage of skilled welders to recruit.

Morse drum lifters now secure drum with nylon strap or chain

Options that can make a big difference in your application

April 8, 2019

Morse drum lifters are known for operating superiority, and now offer even greater versatility for important application enhancements. In most applications, a nylon web strap is ideal for steel, fiber and plastic drums. Ratcheting the nylon strap is easy, secure and infinitely adjustable.

Top products of the week

April 7, 2019

Products to help prevent heat stress, stop tools from falling and connect smart Industrial Internet of Things devices were among the top products featured on ISHN.com this week.

Weekly news round-up

April 6, 2019

The most dangerous jobs in the U.S.; good news and bad news about opioid use and evidence mounts about the hazards of e-cigarettes. These were among the top stories featured on ISHN.com this week.